Adams County

CO · Pop. 120,097 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 120,097.

$/Acre: $4,098

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 92.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax4.71%

Cost of Living Index112.4

Median Household Income$51,346

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,098

Median Home Price$428K

Acres for Sale2792

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall26.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,855 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K545

Property Crime /100K493

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate